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Hands on a Hardbody
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6w, 9m
Book by Doug Wright
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
10 contestants. 4 days. 1 truck. Inspired by true events, and infused with a "fresh roots-rock vibe," this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
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Cast Size
6w, 9m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Stage & Screen) -
Suggested Use
- Competition or Audition Material
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Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
- Nominee: Three 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, 2013
Nominee: Nine 2013 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Book, Music and Lyrics
Nominee: Three 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding New Score
Details
Summary
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.
Check out the videos below!
History
Hands on a Hardbody premiered on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City on March 21, 2013. Directed by Neil Pepe, the production featured Keala Settle, Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Dale Soules. The musical was previously presented by by La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, California, on June 6, 2012, also directed by Mr. Pepe.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century, 1990s
- Setting The Floyd King Nissan dealership, Longview, Texas.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Hands down, it's musical theatre heaven!” – New York Magazine
“You can hear the sound of America singing in this daring new musical.” – The New York Times, Read More
“Completely, satisfyingly right!” – Wall Street Journal, Read More
“Hands down it's musical theatre heaven!” – New York Magazine, Read More
“Well, if the run isn’t extended due to sales being through the roof, then something is terribly wrong with the world. This is a spectacular theatrical production and should be seen by everyone in town.” – The Sappy Critic, Read More
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
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by Katy DiSavino
April 24, 2013
Videos
The Story of Hands on a Hardbody
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The Creation of Hands on a Hardbody
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The Music of Hands on a Hardbody
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Producing Hands on a Hardbody
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Green & Johnson - "I'm Gone"
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Amanda Green discusses "I'm Gone"
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Quote Montage
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What Do You Stand For?
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What is a Hardbody?
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The Driving Force Behind Hands on a Hardbody
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Behind the Soundtrack
Photos
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Pop/Rock, Country/Western
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Medium
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
Music Rentals
Scripts
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Add-Ons
Authors
Doug Wright
Doug Wright’s play Quills premiered at Washington, D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in 1995 and subsequently had its debut off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop. Quills garnered the 1995 Kesselring Prize for Best New American Play from the National Arts Club and, for ...
Amanda Green
Trey Anastasio
Sometimes it’s tempting to reflect on the road not taken. But while most of us regard a fork in the road as an either/or proposition – left or right? – Trey Anastasio instead sees a convergence of opportunities. Traveler, the new solo album that he co-produced with Peter Kati ...
